Considering 2005: but 4cyl or 6?

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Is anyone out there leadfooting a four and finding it adequate?

I cruise daily at 80 mph with bursts to 90, no passengers or other load (just me). Is this car stable enough for that type of driving?

Also, I like to do my own maintenance when I can, but I understand the 2.4's oil filter is a PITA to get at. Haven't checked the 3.0's location.

Does the 3.0 V6 have any redeeming qualities besides more power? It's still a belt//cam affair I believe, where the SE's 3.3 has a chain (lucky owners).

Any tranny shifting issues with the 5A? I read it has wicked delays sometimes, and other times can't decide which gear to use, so it waffles.

Whew.

m Ransley · Accepted Answer

The 4 fine at 80-90 , you should try both if speed and aceleration arewhat you want

XYZ ABC · Answer

The 4 Cyl in my 05 Camry has chain. Not that I opened it, but the factoryservice manual says it has a chain. It also has only one belt with 6 pullieson it.

Wolfgang · Answer

Its right in the front and not difficult to service once you know where it is.  It even connects hanging down so no oil spils.  I had a 93 and it was on its side next to the hot exhaust manifold.

RVerDon · Answer

I have a 2005 4 cylinder and the oil filter is very easy to replace.  You do have to access it from underneath however.Don in Tracy, Calif.

Daniel · Answer

I cruise daily at 80 mph with bursts to 90, no passengers or other load

(just me). =A0Is this car stable enough for that type of driving?

------------ My '94 LE 4 cylinder is very stable under those conditions. The only possible limitation (for Camry in general) is that if you encounter dips at speed, the softer shock settings allow a fair amount of vertical movement initially. Might be helpful to check the SE version if you can find it in a 4 cylinder.

Considering 2005: but 4cyl or 6?

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